Cajun Buttered Corn

Name: Cajun Buttered Corn
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes, Cajun Side Dishes, Cajun Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 8 medium ears sweet corn; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

In Duluth, Georgia, Anne-Lise Botting whips up a seasoned butter to spice up corn-on-the-cob. "Flavored with garlic and chili powders, the butter is the perfect complement to fresh corn," she says.

Ingredients

8 medium ears sweet corn
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Directions

In a large kettle, bring 3 qts. of water to a boil; add corn. Return to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the chili powder, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 105 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cajun Buttered Corn in Light & Tasty August/September 2005

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rllewis7

Mar 5, 2014

I also used steamed fresh corn. The spices provide the perfect subtle heat that pairs well with the creaminess of the butter, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
kcar8498

Feb 25, 2013

Love this recipe, but instead of using ears of corn, I use 2 cans of steamed fresh corn and it is perfect!
alioop3946

Mar 30, 2012

It paired beautifully with a sweet BBQ chicken recipe I made, just enough heat at the back of your throat to balance the meal. But definitely mild enough that my 5 year old loved it.
sttaylor1979

Jan 17, 2010

delicious and easy to make!